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[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Never played the game, but suddenly am thinking of The Oregon Trail.

ETA: Apparently, you can play it in a browser.

[–] lasta@piefed.world 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This is just my default shade. It’s either “snow” or “lobster”. Nothing in between.

[–] AlligatorBlizzard@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '97:

Wear sunscreen.

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.

[–] prettybunnys@piefed.social 4 points 3 months ago

Holy crap you just unlocked memories

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 2 points 3 months ago

Holy shit, how have I gone so fucking long without hearing that song? Thank you!

[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Considering my lifestyle, the main difference between summer and winter is that it's not too hot in winter. Harder to look pale when you're overheating.

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 3 points 3 months ago

You might manage to look pale enough when you overheat to the point of passing out.